French Family Vocabulary Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which term is used to describe a 'shy' animal?

timide (correct)

poisson

sympa

sportif

What is the translation for 'a dog' in French?

un chien (correct)

un oiseau

un cheval

un chat

Which of the following words means 'also'?

mais

souvent

tout

aussi (correct)

In the context of pets, what does 'je n’ai pas d’animaux' mean?

I do not have any pets Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for 'a goldfish'?

un poisson rouge Signup and view all the answers

What is the French phrase for 'I have brown hair'?

J’ai les cheveux bruns Signup and view all the answers

Which option describes 'wavy hair' in French?

les cheveux ondulés Signup and view all the answers

How do you say 'You have blue eyes' in French?

Tu as les yeux bleus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a hair type mentioned?

les cheveux roses Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct French term for 'green eyes'?

les yeux verts Signup and view all the answers

How do you say 'He has curly hair' in French?

Il a les cheveux frisés Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following refers to 'mid-length hair' in French?

les cheveux mi-longs Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Je n’ai pas de cheveux' mean?

I don't have any hair Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Je suis fils unique' mean?

I am an only child (male) Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for 'half sister'?

ma demi-soeur Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following translates to 'Do you have any sisters?' in French?

As-tu des soeurs? Signup and view all the answers

If someone says 'Non, je n’ai pas de frères et soeurs', what are they indicating?

They don't have any brothers or sisters. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Je suis paresseux' mean?

I am lazy. Signup and view all the answers

What is the masculine form of 'active' in French?

actif Signup and view all the answers

Which word means 'grandfather' in French?

mon grand-père Signup and view all the answers

What does 'qui s’appelle' mean?

who is called Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Family Relationships

"Do you have any brothers or sisters?" translates to "As-tu des frères et soeurs?" in French.
Terms for family members include:
- mon demi-frère (my half-brother)
- mon frère (my brother)
- ma demi-soeur (my half-sister)
- mon oncle (my uncle)
- ma mère (my mother)
- ma soeur (my sister)
- mes parents (my parents)
Responses can indicate having siblings: "Oui, j’ai..." (Yes, I have...) or "Non, je n’ai pas de frères et soeurs" (No, I don’t have any brothers or sisters).

Describing Personality

Personal descriptions in French:
- Je suis fils unique (I am an only child - male).
- Je suis fille unique (I am an only child - female).
Adjectives to describe personality:
- actif/active (active)
- bavard(e) (chatty)
- marrant(e) (funny)
- paresseux/paresseuse (lazy)
- sympa (nice)
- timide (shy)

Pets

"Do you have any pets?" translates to "As-tu des animaux?"
Common pets:
- un lapin (a rabbit)
- un chien (a dog)
- un chat (a cat)
- un poisson rouge (a goldfish)
- un serpent (a snake)
- un hamster (a hamster)
- une tortue (a tortoise)
Response options include "Oui, j’ai des animaux" (Yes, I have pets) or "Non, je n’ai pas d’animaux" (No, I don’t have pets).

Hair Descriptions

To describe hair in French:
- J’ai les cheveux (I have hair)
- Common hair types and colors:
  - les cheveux bruns (brown hair)
  - les cheveux blonds (blonde hair)
  - les cheveux noirs (black hair)
  - les cheveux roux (red/ginger hair)
  - les cheveux courts (short hair)
  - les cheveux longs (long hair)
  - les cheveux frisés (curly hair)
  - les cheveux raides (straight hair)
  - les cheveux ondulés (wavy hair)

Eye Colors

Asking about hair and eye color: "De quelle couleur sont tes cheveux et tes yeux?" (What color are your hair and eyes?)
Common eye colors:
- les yeux bleus (blue eyes)
- les yeux verts (green eyes)
- les yeux gris (grey eyes)
- les yeux marron (brown eyes)
- les yeux noisette (hazel eyes)

Adjective Agreement

Adjective forms vary based on gender and number:
- M (masculine), F (feminine), MP (masculine plural), FP (feminine plural)
- Examples:
  - rouge (red) - rouges (plural), jaune (yellow) - jaunes (plural), vert (green) - verts (plural).
"J’ai les yeux verts" means "I have green eyes".

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Test your knowledge of French vocabulary related to family and siblings. This quiz covers terms such as brothers, sisters, and various family members. Brush up on your French language skills while learning about familial relationships!